The Lawless Heart

Starring:Bill Nighy, Tom Hollander, Douglas Henshall, ClÃ©mentine CÃ©lariÃ©, Ellie Haddington, Sukie Smith, Josephine Butler, Stuart Laing, Sally Hurst, Dominic Hall, Jim McManus, Howard Gossington, Richard Cant, Hari Dhillon, Peter Symonds, June Barrie, Alasdair Craig, Zoe Shipway, Jessica Napier, Barney Clark
Director: Tom Hunsinger, Neil Hunter
Studio: First Look Pictures
Product Type: DVD

Customer Reviews:

Great 3 Episodes but you Save Money by Buying the First Season.......2006-06-19

I love these three epsidoes which introduced Xena and they are essentail if you are a Hercules or Xena fan. If you want to buy them though I would suggest buying the complete first season of Hercules. You get five full tv movies, these three episodes, and ten more episodes for fifteen dollars. You save eight dollars and you get so much more.

good episodes, overpriced.......2006-05-13

These 3 episodes of Hercules the Legendary journeys are available here for one price, but are also available as part of Hercules Season One for a lower price, (plus you get the rest of the season) and you can see the episodes in context. Also Herc season 1 contains 5 tv movies, 3 of which are really quite good. (the 1st is a bit weak and the 5th is a re-hash of the other four) Movie 1 has Lucy Lawless in a non-xena bit part, and Movie 2 has Renee O'Connor in a featured role. So if you get that set you'll get everything you get here, plus a lot more stuff, and it is A LOT CHEAPER.

GREAT!!!!.......2005-03-01

this is a great dvd, I advise this item for any die-hard xena fan! But only one problem, there are no special feature's! No commentary no nothing and that's a waist! Well I hope this review was helpful to anyone!

this sux.......2004-07-06

this item is soo bad dont buy it its very boring n not helpful i recomend u buy seasons.

Entertaining, but different than you may expect........2004-01-06

Before you watch this DVD, keep in mind that they are episodes of Hercules, and are quite different. It isn't the best...at this point, the character of Xena had a lot of bugs to work out. Her outfit is black instead of brown, her hair is lighter, and although she has her shakram, her battle cry needed a LOT of work. Lucy Lawless' acting skills aren't quite as good as you can imagine, when compared to later episodes of Xena. The episodes are entertaining enough, and it's good to know how Xena came about, but I'm still wondering why they call her warrior princess. The DVD lacks bonus features, and there is no chaptering and it starts out with the first episode instead of the Menu. You have to go through the menu to switch episodes and the menu iself is pretty boring, with no intros or animations. Despite these facts, I still think they are worth watching and adding to and Xena fan collection.

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The Lawless Heart
A story that follows the lawless emotions of three men.
The Pinch of Death, Inheritance, and Life Afterwards
An understated film with terrific ensemble acting . . .
arresting drama

The Lawless Heart
Starring: Bill Nighy , Tom Hollander , Douglas Henshall , Clémentine Célarié , and Ellie Haddington
Director: Tom Hunsinger , and Neil Hunter
Manufacturer: First Look Pictures
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ASIN: B00009XN6F
Release Date: 2003-08-19

Description

Lawless Heart is a sharp, modern love story where lust, loyalty and courage are stretched to the limit. Shocked by the death of a friend, three men decide to take their lives in hand. But under the influence of three beguiling women, how far will they go? Seen from three different angles, each view of events reveals the comic and subtle realities of modern relationships. Lawless Heart takes a journey through the comedy of love, with friends facing life, death, sex and misadventure.

Customer Reviews:

The Lawless Heart.......2005-08-03

Good story from three perspectives. Relates to real life situations. Good choice for Bill Nighy fans.

A story that follows the lawless emotions of three men. .......2005-01-07

Lawless Hearts is a slick, well-made British soap drama, which is probably most notable for the ingenious way it tells the story. Viewers who like realistic British, character driven drama will like this film, particularly those viewers of the East Enders or Two Thousand Acres of Sky on PBS. Well acted with a story that is told from multiple viewpoints, Lawless Hearts - using the symbols of a coconut, a tacky scarf, and a stolen corkscrew - is a rather bittersweet tale of three very different men who are thrust together after the death of a friend.

Set in a seaside town in England, the deceptively simple story follows the frustrated Dan (Bill Nighy) as he's led to ponder his marriage and life choices after the death of his brother-in-law Stuart. Stuart was a gay restaurateur whose sudden death has sent his friends and family into emotional tailspins. At Stuart's funeral, Dan meets and forms a connection with Corrine (Clementine Celarie), an attractive flower arranger. Tim (Douglas Henshall) is also at the funeral. He's a hippie lay about who has returned after eight years abroad to a lukewarm reception from his family and a possible budding romance. Nick (a marvelous Tom Hollander) is Stuart's lover and business partner, and while waiting for the outcome of Stuart's estate, he befriends Charlie (Sukie Smith), a damaged, spunky woman who helps him grieve and makes him rethink his life.

Stuart's funeral provides the centerpiece for each man's journey as the three men's stories branch out from this central incident. The story constantly shifts perspectives, as we see the same incidents from each man's viewpoint. The search for love and the ability to cope with devastating loss is at the heart of this film. Dan is unfulfilled in his marriage and contemplates having an affair; Tim is disenfranchised from his family, and is desperately searching for love; and Nick - the most complex and fully rounded character - is so emotionally fraught over the loss of his lover and partner, that he can't decide whether to stay where he is or move to London to live.

While each character is faced with the complications of love and loss, Lawless Heart is ultimately about perspective-how each of us sees the world, and how our preoccupation with that view can blind us to the experience of others. The unique story telling structure, which at first might seem gimmicky to some, is actually a really good way to show the intricate points of view, and there is never a scene that is repeated from the same angle.

All the actors are excellent and do a good job of conveying the naturalism of their characters. Tom Hollander is especially good. Family conflict - dealing with monetary inheritance - and also sexual politics are well presented and there's a particularly fanciful moment, when Dan asks Nick whether he's ever been unfaithful in his relationship with Stuart - it's an awkward meeting of the gay and straight worlds. Lawless Heart is a quiet, intimate film, which some viewers unfamiliar with British dramatic realism may find a little dull. The film demands a focused viewing as there are many intricacies, subtleties and symbols which the viewer will need to grasp in order to really appreciate this film as a whole. Mike Leonard January 05.

The Pinch of Death, Inheritance, and Life Afterwards.......2004-12-21

What better location for a story about the intermingled lives of folk who know each other's every move than on the Isle of Man, a flat and lonely appearing extension of the world populated by some very strange but perfectly wonderful characters for this story!

This small town tale written and directed by Tom Hunsinger and Neil Hunter is anything but simple: through kinky flashbacks and flash forwards we see the views of three men responding to the drowning death and funeral of a gay man named Stuart who had been owner of the local restaurant with his lover Nick. Each of the characters is introduced in the opening funeral sequence and just when you think you know them, the vantage changes and previously viewed scenes are further developed from someone else's view.

The deceased Stuart (David Coffey) is survived by his lover Nick (Tom Hollander), his long lost slightly crazy friend Tim (Douglas Henshall) who just happens to surface for the funeral, his sister Judy (Ellie Haddington) who must sort out the small inheritance left by Stuart's will-less death, Judy's husband Dan (Bill Nighy) who tries to make sense of it all while facing temptations of his own, and a crew of odd blokes that weave in and out of the picture like super scene decor. The ultimate point is how to assign the small amount of money from Stuart's 'estate' and the way that happens ties the story together.

At times confusing in format presentation (we are never wholly certain the exact identity of anyone - it all depends on the current perspective!) - this little film is so beautifully acted and directed and written that what we are left with is a thoroughly entertaining and informative story that addresses many social issues with out being preachy. It is a film about loss, death, the financial sequelae of passing, and the ultimate importance of knowing how to live with fellow human beings. I would imagine that after repeated viewings the techniques of telling this wonderful little story would only make this film grow in stature. A small movie to treasure. Grady Harp, December 2004

An understated film with terrific ensemble acting . . ........2004-11-28

This is a lovely, touching film about human relationships set in a small English town, where the death of a man sets in motion a number of unpredictable changes in the lives of the man's intimates as well as complete strangers. The plot and characters are actually poorly described in the promotional copy reproduced above in the Editorial Reviews. And certainly the cover photo misrepresents the film entirely. It's not about sexy-looking women taking off their clothes.

The film is really three inter-related stories, each told with a different central character - a brother-in-law of the dead man, a best friend who's returned home after many years, and the dead man's gay lover. Unlike "Rashomon," the stories don't contradict each other. Each, being from another point of view, emphasizes and reveals different things, and they overlap only every now and then. Besides the point that everyone is a walk-on in someone else's life, the film reminds us that what we know about other people is only what's visible, which is limited, but being at the center of their lives doesn't necessarily provide them with privileged insight. All three men, in one way or another, "don't have a clue," as one of them admits.

I loved this film. You sense that it could easily unfold in a multitude of directions, if we could only follow all the characters. Some clever use of props, like a coconut and a silk scarf, weave through a couple of the stories, gradually taking on a significance of their own. But for the characters there is far more ambiguity, which is reflected in the final scene, as they watch a home movie, and we watch their faces, quietly reflecting emotions unknown to each other and that we can only guess.

arresting drama.......2004-06-07

***1/2 "Lawless Heart" feels a bit like a confused mess at the start - until you realize that it is telling the same story from the perspective of three different characters. When the elements begin to fall into place, the film becomes a touching human drama about exactly what the title implies - the inability to make the heart do what one wants it to do.

Written and directed by Tom Hunsinger and Neil Hunter, the film begins at the funeral of a gay man named Stuart who drowned a few days earlier in a boating accident. The story focuses on three of the people closest to him: Nick, Stuart's lover; Dan, Stuart's brother-in-law; and Tim, an old friend of Stuart's who's been off trying to make a success of himself and not doing a very good job of it. Rather than relate the tale in a straightforward, linear fashion, the filmmakers have chosen to employ a multi-level narrative structure, showing us events first from the perspective of one character, then backing up time and showing us them again from the perspective of another. Although the technique is often more distracting and gimmicky than illuminating, the film ultimately becomes a moving study of loss, jealousy, confusion and passion, with each of the film's many characters (not just the three listed) making a memorable mark on our hearts. The movie is helped immeasurably by its highly gifted cast, its complex interplay of character and time, and its understanding that the one thing we can't control is who we care for and who we love. The maturity of the film is evidenced in the fact that each of the characters comes to learn that he must temper his passions if he hopes to get through life with his sense of morality and decency - and his self-respect - intact.

Customer Reviews:

The Lawless Heart.......2005-08-03

Good story from three perspectives. Relates to real life situations. Good choice for Bill Nighy fans.

A story that follows the lawless emotions of three men. .......2005-01-07

The Pinch of Death, Inheritance, and Life Afterwards.......2004-12-21

An understated film with terrific ensemble acting . . ........2004-11-28

arresting drama.......2004-06-07

Product Description

Hercules The legendary of journey - The Warrior Princess / The Gauntlet / Unchained Heart - The xena troilogy have below mentin features: 1. Language : English, French and Espanol 2. Full screen 3. Dollby digital 4. Stereo 4. Dual Layer 5. NTSC 1 6. Subtitle: Espanol and French 7. Captions subtites..... Also Xena Warrior Princess (Director Cut)- Series Finale is special director cut (contains additional footage not seen in the original network airing!) Bonus features of Warrior Princess (Director Cut)- Series Finale : 1. 30 minutes of unseen behind-the-scene footage 2. Commentary with director featuring Lucy Lawless and Rense O'connor 3. Series Finale photo gallery 4. Xena Screen Saver 5. Dollby digital 6. Close Caption

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